Tarun
Borrowed from Sanskrit तरुण (taruṇa).
Every Tarun since 1971 — 848 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarun
Tarun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,836 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 848 American babies have been named Tarun. Its peak came in 2007, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tarun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,836 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,802 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,904 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,655 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,797 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,006 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,755 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,754 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,279 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,523 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,849 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,230 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,777 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,005 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,696 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,159 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,213 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,695 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,594 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,123 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2,366 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,983 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,871 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,765 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,349 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,468 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,409 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarun mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit तरुण (taruṇa).
How popular is the name Tarun in 2025?
Tarun ranked #11,836 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tarun?
848 babies have been named Tarun in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarun most popular?
Tarun peaked in 2007, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Tarun a boy or girl name?
Tarun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarun rising or falling?
Tarun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.